International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

About International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

The International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is a global, multidisciplinary community dedicated to advancing research, education, and innovation in the care of patients with advanced heart and lung disease. Through collaboration, advocacy, and the development of best practices, ISHLT aims to improve outcomes and shape the future of care worldwide.

Products & Services

Membership Services:Offers membership opportunities for professionals in the field, including access to a global community, member directory, and benefits through renewals.

Educational Programs and Publications:Provides online learning, in-person education through ISHLT Academies, webinars, journals like the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, and standards & guidelines.

Annual Meetings and Events:Organizes annual meetings, such as ISHLT2026 in Toronto, along with preconference workshops, industry symposia, and networking events.

Registries:Maintains registries like the International Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (IMACS) and the International Thoracic Organ Transplant (TTX) Registry.

Grants and Awards:Offers research grants, mentorship awards, achievement awards, scientific abstract awards, and scholarships for professionals and trainees.

ISHLTconnect:An online discussion platform for professionals involved in advanced heart and lung disease management, accessible to members and non-members.

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Advanced Lung Failure and Transplantation Mechanical Circulatory Support Pulmonary Vascular Disease (PAH & CTEPH) Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery Pulmonology Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Anesthesiology & Critical Care Nursing & Allied Health Pharmacy Pathology Research & Immunology

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 400000 MR: - FA: more than $400,000 USD FAN: 400000	D: 2023-04-22 FD: 2023-04-22	4 investors

Grant Latest

2023-04-22

$400K

4 investors (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

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Operating

10K+

Customers

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Team & Leadership

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Greg Schultz

Chief Executive Officer

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Aaron Adair

Chief Operating Officer

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Sue Bessner

Director of Education & Research

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Jess Burke

Director of Marketing & Communications

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Jacky Schweinzger

Director of Meetings and Industry Partnerships

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Nikki Shanks

Director of Member Engagement & Governance

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